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The NJ Ink Shop Blog

Tips, tricks and expert advice from the NJ Ink Shop team on how you can grow your business through design. All about how to promote yourself using strategically designed custom t-shirts, personalized hoodies, business cards, store front signs, lawn signs, weather resistant window vinyl lettering and more. All from our screen printing and signage shop in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

four amazing gifts to personalize for family during the holidays

Best Gifts to Personalize for the Holidays

The best gifts are the ones that take time, effort and thought. Showing someone the you really considered what they’re interests are is what really grabs the heart. So, during this season of giving, we offer you our most thoughtful personalized gifts.

 

Best T-Shirt Brands to Use for Screen Printing Quality Custom Tees

The Best T-Shirt Brands to Use for Screen Printing Quality Custom Tees

We’ll be the first to say that it’s not all about labels and you can really go in any direction. But, when it comes to quality it’s a different story. Especially, when we’re talking about a custom tee that'll be worn often.

Top 8 Custom Cups, Mugs and Tumblers for businesses and event favors

Top 8 Custom Cups, Mugs and Tumblers for Businesses and Event Favors
 

Use Yard Signs To Give Your Service Businesses Credibility and Customers 

 

How To Use Yard Signs To Give Your Service Business Credibility and Customers

Driving around any neighborhood can reveal who’s renovating their home or business. There seems to always be a strategically placed sign in the ground with the name of the company doing the work. Yes, we’re talking advertisement. What’s the big deal about a yard sign or a lawn sign? Well, we’ll tell you.

The 5 Most Popular Ways of Screen Printing a Custom T shirt

The 5 Most Popular Ways of Screen Printing a Custom T-shirt

So, you’re trying to figure out the best option for your businesses apparel. You’ve come to the right place. Here are the 5 most popular ways of screen printing.

1. Vinyl

Vinyl is a great solution. It’s easiest described as a liquid plastic adhered to the shirt. It’s the most popular style of screen printing. And, it’s great for logos and designs made of solid colors. You can wear these practically anywhere, work, family gatherings, the dog park . . . anywhere. However, this can be hot if your doing manual labor outdoors. So, if you want a large design for your outdoor business, you may want to consider a different style of printing.

How to Choose the Best Business Cards for Your Small Business

How to Choose the Best Business Cards for Your Small Business

Business cards are an “at a glance” display of your skills. In today’s fast paced society of lightening speeds, people typically don't want to read a novel to figure out what you do . . . right? This is why choosing the best type of card material and design to represent your business is key. We did some thinking and we came up with 3 steps that'll help you to create the perfect business cards for your small business.

Top 3 Clothing Items Every Small Business Owner Should Have To Easily Get Noticed and Strike Up Conversation

The Top 3 Clothing Items Every Small Business Owner Should Have To Easily Get Noticed and Strike Up Conversation

So, you own a small business and you don’t have a website. Or, it’s just out of date — and face it, you aren’t tech savvy. Your day is spent meeting deadlines, finishing projects and then there’s running your business as a whole. Sounds familiar right? Let’s not forget about the many sales meetings. Meanwhile, there’s that nagging little voice inside of your head asking you where your next clients are coming from?

Your business can operate and advertise at the same time. Here are three easy ways to get noticed.